Glad you asked. Ancient texts emerged from an oral and aural culture. Though not entirely (see Nichols Elder, Gospel Media), books were written to be read aloud and so were designed for listeners. Again, not entirely. But enough that we need to adjust to oral culture and break down some of our solo-reading culture instincts.
On the Holy Post Podcast this week, Skye and Kaitlyn discuss the idea that we are in a post-literate culture and the drop in biblical literacy, and therefore how churches should approach and encourage the understanding of Scripture. Using the mixed bag approach mentioned above was one thought, but also to be counter-cultural by actually encouraging the reading. But the hearing of Scripture in the way described above really brings that added, healthy perspective. Thank you for this.
Amen to #12 & 13! I took an oral interpretation class in college. The prof, a retired pastor, bemoaned the way the Scriptures are usually read in churches. He said we inadvertently tell people the Bible is boring by boring them with our reading of it. Instead, we ought to show our love for the Scriptures by the way we read it in public.
On the Holy Post Podcast this week, Skye and Kaitlyn discuss the idea that we are in a post-literate culture and the drop in biblical literacy, and therefore how churches should approach and encourage the understanding of Scripture. Using the mixed bag approach mentioned above was one thought, but also to be counter-cultural by actually encouraging the reading. But the hearing of Scripture in the way described above really brings that added, healthy perspective. Thank you for this.
Amen to #12 & 13! I took an oral interpretation class in college. The prof, a retired pastor, bemoaned the way the Scriptures are usually read in churches. He said we inadvertently tell people the Bible is boring by boring them with our reading of it. Instead, we ought to show our love for the Scriptures by the way we read it in public.
Wow !! Thank you Scott